As its name suggests, a soilless medium is any sterile medium for growing plants that doesn’t involve soil. There are soilless media made from organic and inorganic materials. These materials are often used with fertilizers, which ensure plants receive all the nutrients they need to thrive. The History of the Soilless Growing Medium Growers have […]
Growing Medium
What is a Growing Medium for Plants?
Growing media, also known as a growing medium, is the material in which plants grow. What is growing medium used for? A growing medium serves three primary functions. It: Provides physical support for the plant. Facilitates root growth. Delivers nutrients, water, and air to the plant through its roots. While soil is the most traditional […]
How to Aerate Coco Coir
Basic plant knowledge tells us plants need several things for optimal growth: sunlight, water, nutrients, and oxygen. In the process of photosynthesis, plants create their own oxygen, visible in the green parts of the plant’s stems and leaves. But what about what we don’t see? Roots need oxygen as much as the rest of the […]
How to Prep Your Soil with Coir
No matter what you plant in your garden, for it to thrive, you need good quality soil. Not all dirt is created equal, and even the best earth can benefit from some amendments. One amendment that more gardeners are starting to use is coco coir. These coir soil prep tips will help you get the […]
Growing with coir. Top 5 Tips
Coconut coir, commonly known as coir, is one of the best growing mediums on the market. Coir is the fibrous byproduct extracted from the husk of the coconut. It has many applications in the home and in the garden. Here we will focus on the top five ways to grow your own coir garden. 1. […]